Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Old books, you know well, are books of the world's youth, and new books are the fruits of its age.

Old books, you know well, are books of the world's youth, an

Summary

This quote suggests that old books represent the wisdom and knowledge gained from the past, while new books reflect the current developments and progress of society. Old books are like windows into the world's youth, capturing the thoughts and ideas of earlier generations. On the other hand, new books are the products of the world's age, representing new perspectives, innovations, and the evolution of knowledge. It implies that both old and new books hold value and contribute to our understanding of the world, although in different ways.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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